Eye-Openers: Morning Headlines

The big story this morning is that Susan Spicer, one of New Orleans’ most famous chefs, has sued BP over the Gulf oil spill, claiming that seafood losses have affected the entire New Orleans restaurant industry. Back home, Ike’s Place faces eviction tomorrow in court and Hog & Rocks is getting close.

From the local scene:

Ike’s Place, the insanely-popular sandwich shop whose neighborhood troubles have beenwell-documented over the last few weeks, will get its day in court and face eviction on Tuesday. That’s tomorrow! [Bay Citizen]

On 19th Street, Hog & Rocks — the upcoming spot from Maverick’s Scott Youkilis and Tres Agaves’ Eric Rubin and team — is quickly nearing and could be open as soon as this weekend. Stay tuned. [Scoop]

In Half Moon Bay, Navio at Ritz-Carlton appoints Richard Gras as its new chef de cuisine. [Scoop Releases]

From the national scene:

New Orleans star chef Susan Spicer has sued BP for spill-related seafood losses: “Much of plaintiff’s business is based on the unique quality of Louisiana seafood, as well as the chain of delivery of that resource from the initial harvester (be it fisherman, oyster grower or shrimper) .. Because this chain of delivery cannot be maintained, plaintiff’s business has been, and continues to be, materially damaged.” [Reuters]